Texas 78665, United States
About Sharon: Author of the Hispanic Cuisine Cookbook
About Sharon (biography)
Sharing her knowledge about Hispanic Cuisine
About Sharon (biography)
The author was born in San Antonio, Texas, and now resides in Central Texas. In the spring of 2008, she retired from the corporate world of IBM. Currently, she enjoys taking time to savor life with her husband, Steve. In her spare time, she volunteers to help those less fortunate, fosters rescue dogs, and has adopted several dogs. Living an active and healthy lifestyle, she is a yogi who continues to write cookbooks and publish short local articles, often focused on Hispanic cuisine and the joy of cooking with friends.
Her first book, "Exploring Mexican Cuisine: Abuelita's Kitchen," was published in December 2009, followed by her second release in May 2011, "Exploring Mexican Cuisine: Abuelita's Cocina, Vol. 2," which is also available as a KINDLE release.
Sharon recently announced the release of her newest cookbook, "Cupcakery," Vol. 3 of her series, which is a five-year labor of love, launched in late 2023. She expects to release her fifth cookbook, which will focus on vegetarian recipes inspired by her favorite Mexican family recipes, Mexican fusion, and Mediterranean dishes. This vegetarian cookbook is set to be released in Summer 2026.
Our Family History
Sharing her knowledge about Hispanic Cuisine
About Sharon (biography)
"EXPLORING MEXICAN CUISINE: Abuelita's Kitchen" is a cookbook that showcases authentic Mexican family recipes passed down through generations, originating from the Monterrey, Mexico area and San Antonio, Texas as well as the Texas coast, where the family operated restaurants. Her cuisine was also influenced by the foods of New Mexico when she lived in the mountains. Many of these cherished recipes have been thoughtfully modified for healthier cooking with friends, making them accessible to the modern American kitchen. Delight in traditional Hispanic cuisine with dishes like steaming hot “Green Chile Chicken Tamales,” ocean-fresh “Pescado Vera Cruz” (Fish Vera Cruz style), and comforting classics such as “Arroz con Pollo” (Chicken and Rice), Cheese Enchiladas, and Picadillo. Don't miss the delicious “Polvorone” cookies that literally melt in your mouth.
Sharing her knowledge about Hispanic Cuisine
Sharing her knowledge about Hispanic Cuisine
Sharing her knowledge about Hispanic Cuisine
Sharon loved cooking from an early age, recognizing that important life events often unfolded in the kitchen of her grandmother. This environment helped her realize her passion for cooking with friends and family, as well as her affinity for baking and writing. She learned her cooking skills from her grandmother and father, both successful restaurant owners. As she matured, her love of writing blossomed. Sharon began honing her writing skills at a young age and continued to refine them while working at the Express News newspaper in San Antonio, Texas. Her first cookbook features cherished Mexican family recipes that are over a century old. She initially wrote this cookbook as a labor of love for her daughter, who embarked on her journey in higher education. Her daughter graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in International Business, later becoming an accomplished graduate as a patisserie chef from Cordon Bleu and a successful former owner of CupPrimo, a cupcakery and coffee house in Austin, TX. After retiring from corporate life, Sharon taught cake decorating classes, showcasing her expertise in both cooking and baking. As a former Cake Design Instructor, she shares her knowledge of Hispanic cuisine, baking, and cake decorating with friends and family, helping to educate others on the subtle nuances of Mexican and Hispanic cooking.
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